Dilip A. Amin - San Jose CA Chang Hong Wu - Cupertino CA Ross Heitkamp - Mountain View CA Michael Armstrong - Sunnyvale CA
Assignee:
Juniper Networks, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
H03L 700
US Classification:
327143
Abstract:
A voltage sequencing circuit powers-up electrical systems by sequentially enabling a series of power supply lines to the electrical system. After each power supply line is enabled, the voltage sequencing circuit waits a pre-programmed delay time before enabling the next power supply line. The delay time allows the newly enabled power supply line to settle. Additionally, the voltage sequencing circuit constantly monitors previously enabled power supply lines while continuing to enable the remaining power supply lines. If any of the previously enabled lines fail, the voltage sequencing circuit disables the power supply line before reinitiating a complete power-up sequence.
Voltage Sequencing Circuit For Powering-Up Sensitive Electrical Components
Dilip A. Amin - San Jose CA Chang Hong Wu - Cupertino CA Ross Heitkamp - Mountain View CA Michael Armstrong - Sunnyvale CA
Assignee:
Juniper Networks, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
H03L 700
US Classification:
327143
Abstract:
A voltage sequencing circuit powers-up electrical systems by sequentially enabling a series of power supply lines to the electrical system. After each power supply line is enabled, the voltage sequencing circuit waits a pre-programmed delay time before enabling the next power supply line. The delay time allows the newly enabled power supply line to settle. Additionally, the voltage sequencing circuit constantly monitors previously enabled power supply lines while continuing to enable the remaining power supply lines. If any of the previously enabled lines fail, the voltage sequencing circuit disables the power supply line before reinitiating a complete power-up sequence.